If you are a student passionate about mathematics, artificial intelligence, and machine learning, applications are now open for the AI for Science Master’s program at AIMS South Africa for the 2025-2026 Academic year intake. This fully residential one-year taught master's program with a research component is made possible through a partnership with Google DeepMind AI Master's Scholarships Initiative. It is designed to equip students from across Africa with the skills to accelerate scientific discovery at the intersection of AI and the Sciences.
AI for Science Master’s Scholarships Summary
Host Institution: African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS)
Location: South Africa, Cape Town
Study Level: Master's degree in Mathematical Science
Research Fields: AI and machine learning in cosmology, epidemiology, and ecology
Duration: One year
Funding Type: Full scholarships, including equipment and computation costs
Number of Awards: 40 scholarships
Application Deadline: March 21, 2025
Start Date: September 2025
Eligible to: Residents of Africa, citizens of any African country
Scholarship Overview
The AI for Science Master’s program at AIMS South Africa, supported by Google DeepMind, is a unique opportunity for students to engage in pioneering research at the exciting intersection of AI and various scientific disciplines. The program started with its first intake in September 2023 and aims to produce scholars who contribute significantly to scientific discoveries.
Programme Structure
The program includes both taught components and a research project. Students will attend lectures, participate in hands-on training, and work on research projects that align with the program's focus areas: cosmology, epidemiology, and ecology.
Students will engage in rigorous academic coursework, collaborate with peers and faculty, and have opportunities to connect with Google DeepMind researchers and engineers for mentoring and support.
Notable Partner Institutions
Students can expect to be part of a vibrant academic community, receive guidance from world-class local partners like:
Square Kilometre Array Observatory (SKAO)
The Centre for Epidemic Response and Innovation (CERI)
South African Centre for Epidemiological Modelling and Analysis (SACEMA).
Scholarship Coverage and Benefits
Comprehensive scholarships covering tuition, equipment, and computation costs
Mentorship and support from Google DeepMind researchers and engineers
Opportunities for networking with leading experts in the field
Access to cutting-edge resources and facilities
Hands-on training and research opportunities
AI for Science Master’s Scholarship at AIMS Elligibility Criteria
Residency in Africa at the time of application
Citizenship of any African country
Completion of a four-year undergraduate degree or a three-year undergraduate degree with an honours year by August 2025 (or December 2025 for southern African applicants)
Undergraduate degree in physics, mathematics, statistics, computer science, engineering, or a related discipline with strong computational and mathematical components
No previous scholarship to study at an AIMS centre
Application Procedure
1. Registration: Create an account on the AIMS South Africa application portal.
2. Application Submission: Complete and submit the online application form, including personal information and a statement of interest.
3. Documentation: Upload the following documents:
Curriculum vitae
Motivation letter (around 500 words)
Academic transcripts
Written mathematics questions (available on the application site)
Coding problem (available on the application site)
4. Deadline: Submit all materials by 11:59 PM SAST on March 21, 2025.
Selection Process:
The selection process for the AI for Science Master’s Scholarship at AIMS goes through the following phases:
Online Selection: Initial review of applications and documents.
Interviews: Short online interviews in May 2025 for shortlisted candidates.
Final Selection: Forty students will be selected for the 2025 intake and supported with full Google DeepMind scholarships.
ℹ️ For Further Information, visit the official scholarship website here.
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